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How to get Bon Jovi's guitar tone

Bon Jovi across 10 famous tones — mostly through Marshall, Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203, Cranked Marshall-style amp + a TALK BOX on the main riff, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Bon Jovi's go-to amps

Marshall ×2Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 ×1Cranked Marshall-style amp + a TALK BOX on the main riff ×1

10 famous Bon Jovi tones

Runaway
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5
Bad Medicine
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 5.5
Have a Nice Day
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Bed of Roses
gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
You Give Love a Bad Name
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Livin on a Prayer
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
It's My Life
gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Livin' on a Prayer
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Wanted Dead or Alive
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Wanted Dead or Alive
gain 2.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

Bon Jovi is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Bon Jovi's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Bon Jovi use?

Averaged across 10 of their tones: gain 6, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Bon Jovi?

They favour Marshall, Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203, Cranked Marshall-style amp + a TALK BOX on the main riff with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Bon Jovi's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall, Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead, Marshall JCM800 2203, Cranked Marshall-style amp + a TALK BOX on the main riff and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 10 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Bon Jovi's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.